Dr. Trooth Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 In the pre draft luncheon, Buddy was giving a lot of love to Easley. When asked about receivers in the draft that are open when they're covered he quickly brought Easley into the mix almost as if he was already penciled in as a starter and stated something to the affect that "he's finally healthy and he's 227 and can run". I hope so... he's going into his 4th year. Injured most of the three years and not much playing time, and except for a kickoff return, nothing to show for. It's putup or shutup time for Buddy & Easley. If I was doing the drafting I'd still be looking to grab a receiver before the 4th round that will figure into the mix day one. Fine if Easley pans out, but, just like Troup, there's little there to make one believe that they will be significant contributors. I'll be pulling for Easley, but time is running out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbalaya Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I never understood why he wasn't given a tryout the last 4 to 5 games last year. We were playing for dominoes at the time. I think Chan had it in for Marcus because of the heart injury or whatever that was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
first_and_ten Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I never understood why he wasn't given a tryout the last 4 to 5 games last year. We were playing for dominoes at the time. I think Chan had it in for Marcus because of the heart injury or whatever that was. I don't think Chan had it out for Easley. He was too worried about saving his job and wasn't concerned about the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 His wildcard might be Kevin Elliott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchmurraydowntown Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I don't think Chan had it out for Easley. He was too worried about saving his job and wasn't concerned about the future. His DC choice doomed him from the outset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills of Boston Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I hope I'm wrong needless to say but I've had just about enough of "waiting for Easley" to be a significant contributor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) I just hope that Buddy doesn't plan on depending on Easley. If he turns out to be a surprise -great. I have zero confidence that will happen but I hope I'm wrong. Edited April 18, 2013 by Kirby Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 At least Buddy didn't mention Troup by name. That saved us one thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 It would be one thing is Easley showed some flash of promise in the few moments where he wasn't injured. But we just haven't seen it. Easley is as the OP suggests - a wildcard. I sure as Hell wouldn't bank on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Wild card is right. No expectations here; Easley will need to show something to even make the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1billsfan Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 In the pre draft luncheon, Buddy was giving a lot of love to Easley. When asked about receivers in the draft that are open when they're covered he quickly brought Easley into the mix almost as if he was already penciled in as a starter and stated something to the affect that "he's finally healthy and he's 227 and can run". I hope so... he's going into his 4th year. Injured most of the three years and not much playing time, and except for a kickoff return, nothing to show for. It's putup or shutup time for Buddy & Easley. If I was doing the drafting I'd still be looking to grab a receiver before the 4th round that will figure into the mix day one. Fine if Easley pans out, but, just like Troup, there's little there to make one believe that they will be significant contributors. I'll be pulling for Easley, but time is running out. I think that might have been a little smokescreen talk. I really feel that Cordarelle Patterson is Nix's guy. The only thing that doesn't make it a lock it down prediction is his possible character concerns and his one year to judge him on which Nix says he doesn't like. Other than that, he's a guy with true difference maker ability like Spiller has who was the Bills first round pick in 2010. He is a perfect fit for a huge need. This team needs an impact player on the outside. Johnson and Spiller aren't getting any younger. The Patriots are starting to look very vulnerable this year. If Kolb plays well and they hit on Patterson, the Bills really could win the division. The Bills must know that this division became up for grabs with the Pats losing Welker, and the two TE's being so banged up. That's my prediction. As for QB, I think they aren't sold on anyone with that high #8 pick and they will pick one to develop at #41 or by trading up. I won't even get into the debate on who that guy might be, I'm tired of that one...LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I hope I'm wrong needless to say but I've had just about enough of "waiting for Easley" to be a significant contributor. waiting for Easley = waiting for Godot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Take Swope in the third round...SJ, Graham, Swope I'm OK with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills4 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I didnt know Easley ran a 4.39 at the combine. Would be nice if he could put it together. But redemption stories are rare in the NFL. Im saving all my optimism for coaches and quarterback. So I've got none to spare. But I would love to see him step up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibuya Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) I didnt know Easley ran a 4.39 at the combine. Would be nice if he could put it together. But redemption stories are rare in the NFL. Im saving all my optimism for coaches and quarterback. So I've got none to spare. But I would love to see him step up. and Dorin Dickerson ran a 4.4 as well, and will be tried at WR this offseason/training camp http://www.nfl.com/c...erson?id=497222 TJ Graham ran a 4.41 http://www.nfl.com/d...aham?id=2532850 So that 3 guys with 4.4 speed. Hopefully all 3 can step it up. I still think we need a #2 or #1b WR but Dickerson, Graham and Easley should/could adequately fill in #3 - #5 WR slots Edited April 18, 2013 by shibuya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metzelaars_lives Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 It would be one thing is Easley showed some flash of promise in the few moments where he wasn't injured. But we just haven't seen it. Easley is as the OP suggests - a wildcard. I sure as Hell wouldn't bank on him. Actually he looked like our best WR during the preseason before the 2011 season. He was penciled in to start over Jones and Nelson before he came down with that heart issue. He looked great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) Plus he already has a Qb with more accuracy and a stronger arm to take advantage of his speed. Fitz hurt WR capability with his 10 yards or less Edited April 18, 2013 by VABills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's in My Blood Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I just hope that Buddy doesn't plan on depending on Easley. If he turns out to be a surprise -great. I have zero confidence that will happen but I hope I'm wrong. Holy deja vu. I swear I read this thread last year...and the year before that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Fan888 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 There's no doubt the Bills will be drafting a WR. Buddy has said this is one of the deepest drafts for wide outs and safeties so we'll definitely be taking both positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brainiac21 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Actually he looked like our best WR during the preseason before the 2011 season. He was penciled in to start over Jones and Nelson before he came down with that heart issue. He looked great. misremembering a bit... he dropped a few balls in those games, at least one which deflected off him for an INT. potential, but not good enough hands. they may hope he's good enough to be a top 5 guy, but no way they count on him to start. they'll be drafting a guy by the 3rd round at latest, almost no doubt. Hopkins or Hunter or Harper or Dobson... someone with that "large catch radius" quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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